

ABSTRACT

Spray coating apparatus comprising a support body (10) of insulative material and a rotary atomiser cup (20) having an inner surface (40) over which liquid coating may flow towards an atomising edge when the cup is rotated. Means are provided to charge the liquid as it flows out towards the atomising edge. The charging means extends through the atomiser cup (20) between the inner and outer surfaces thereof, and has an inner portion (46, 546, 646) which is contacted by the liquid coating. At least one electrical conductor (212) is mounted in close proximity to the outer portion (102, 502, 802) of the charging means, in order to transfer electrostatic energy to the charging means when the conductor is energised.



